---
title: "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
year: 1966
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-1966"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 429
imdb_id: "tt0060196"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 161
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 9757
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-1966

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a 1966 Italian epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone. The film stars Clint Eastwood as "the Good," Lee Van Cleef as "the Bad," and Eli Wallach as "the Ugly." Set during the American Civil War, the story follows three men as they search the American Southwest for a cache of stolen gold worth two hundred thousand dollars. The narrative centers on their uneasy alliance and competing efforts to locate the buried treasure. The film is known for its distinctive cinematography, sparse dialogue, and Ennio Morricone's iconic musical score. It was released in Italy under the title Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo. The movie combines elements of a bounty-hunting scam with a high-stakes treasure hunt, culminating in a dramatic showdown among the three protagonists.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three men search the American Southwest for stolen gold during the Civil War."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- historical setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains scenes of violence consistent with its setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, atmospheric, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sergio Leone
- **Networks / Studios**: United Artists, PEA, Arturo González PC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Clint Eastwood** as *Blondie*
- **Eli Wallach** as *Tuco Ramirez*
- **Lee Van Cleef** as *Sentenza / Angel Eyes*
- **Aldo Giuffrè** as *Alcoholic Union Captain*
- **Luigi Pistilli** as *Father Pablo Ramirez*
- **Rada Rassimov** as *Maria*
- **Enzo Petito** as *Storekeeper*
- **Claudio Scarchilli** as *Tuco Henchman*
- **Antonio Casale** as *Bill Carson / Jackson*
- **Livio Lorenzon** as *Baker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows three men searching for a strongbox containing stolen gold during the Civil War.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The events occur in the American Southwest.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The characters include a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit.

### Q: What is the conflict?
The men are in competition to find a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.

### Q: What is the historical backdrop?
The story takes place while the Civil War rages between the Union and the Confederacy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [GOOD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good)
- [The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060196/)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/)
- [The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly)
- [GOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/good)
- [Watch The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) - Free Movies - Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/348456/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly)

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